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Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy
Supports regional capital infrastructure projects
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- Funding available
- Up to 7.5% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy supports local healthcare and post-secondary education institutions, and may also consider one-time special projects. It funds capital infrastructure, long-term capital assets, and certain regional priority projects with Region-wide benefits.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum share of project costs
- 7.5%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local healthcare and post-secondary education institutions
Eligible expenses
- Capital infrastructure investments
- Long-term capital assets
- Capital project funding
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed projects
- Retroactive funding for completed projects
Activities funded
- Capital infrastructure projects for local healthcare and post-secondary education institutions
- Special one-time infrastructure projects not associated with local healthcare or post-secondary institutions
How to apply
- Submit a written request to the Commissioner of Finance.
- Submit the request prior to September of the forthcoming year.
- Include a description of the capital project, a business case, and an estimated completion date.
- Confirm that the conditions of funding have been sufficiently met.
Documents Needed
- A written request
- A business case
- An estimated completion date
Selection criteria
- Applications are evaluated through a business case approach.
- Assessment includes alignment with Regional strategic priorities, desired project outcomes, alternative options, technical and financial assumptions, long-term financial implications, and potential risks.
Processing and Agreement
- Institutions that receive funding approval must enter into a funding agreement with the Region.
- The funding agreement outlines payment terms and conditions, including milestone-based disbursements.
- Annual reports detailing project completion status and progression toward key milestones are required.
- The agreement includes the form of recognition of the financial support from the Region of Durham.
Additional information
- All community investment requests must be submitted in writing to the Commissioner of Finance.
- The written request must be submitted prior to September of the forthcoming year to be considered through the annual Business Planning and Budgets process.
- Funding is subject to Council approval and the availability of funds.
- Organizations receiving funding must enter into a funding agreement with the Region.
Contacts
Official sources
Supporting document
The Regional Municipality of Durham Report
Frequently Asked Questions about the Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy Program
What is the Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy?
Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy supports local healthcare and post-secondary education institutions, and may also consider one-time special projects. It funds capital infrastructure, long-term capital assets, and certain regional priority projects with Region-wide benefits.
How much funding can be received?
Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy Funds up to 7.5% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy program?
To be eligible for the Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy program, you must:
Capital infrastructure investments in local healthcare or post-secondary education institutions.
One-time special projects related or complimentary to Regional programs may be considered case by case.
The project must provide Region-wide benefits.
What expenses are eligible under Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy?
Capital infrastructure investments
Long-term capital assets
Capital project funding
Who can I contact for more information about the Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy?
You can contact Regional Municipality of Durham or by phone at 311.
Where is the Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy available?
The Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Durham Region Community Investment Grant Policy is a Grant and Funding